Steve Smith Injury News: Steve Smith suffered a very serious injury on the third day of the World Test Championship final. Due to this, he was immediately rushed to the hospital, meanwhile that Smith may not need surgery. Now Steve Smith himself has given a big update on his injury. He shared a picture from the hospital on social media, in which he wrote that this week has not been good for him at all.

Australian team assistant coach Daniel Vettori had given updates and said that nothing can be said so far when Steve Smith’s injury will be cured. It was being speculated that Smith was going to play some matches in Major League Cricket (MLC 2025) before the West Indies tour. At the same time, Australian veteran Matthew Hayden said while commenting that it may take at least 8 weeks for Smith to overcome such injury.

How did Smith get hurt?

On the third day in the World Test Championship final match, Steve Smith was fielding at the first slip position. In general, Smith stood close to the batsman where the first-slip fielder stands. Tamba went to the first slip with Bavuma’s bat, but was missed by him. Meanwhile, Smith suffered a serious injury to the finger of the hand. Smith was seen groaning with pain, after which he went out of the field.

How long will Smith be able to return

According to the ICC, Steve Smith gave updates on his injury and said, “My hand will now be tied for about 8 weeks and I can probably start playing again after 2 weeks. Playing again will depend on whether my finger is working properly or not.”

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